Vauxhall Vivaro vs Volkswagen Transporter
On MOT-testable defects, the Volkswagen Transporter (fail rate 22.4%) performed better than the Vauxhall Vivaro (28.1%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was steering, where the Vivaro recorded failures more often.
28.1%
Vivaro fail rate
22.4%
Transporter fail rate
5.63pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Vauxhall Vivaro | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,121,478 | 1,701,644 |
| Pass rate | 71.9% | 77.6% |
| Fail rate | 28.1% | 22.4% |
Where they differ
| Category | Vivaro | Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8.9% | 0.0% |
| Suspension | 15.7% | 10.0% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Brakes | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| Visibility | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.